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General Motors announced that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles, including models like the Chevrolet Bolt and GMC Hummer, will now be able to charge their vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations. The development follows a wait-and-see period and is seen as a potential catalyst for boosting EV sales, which have been slowing. To facilitate this compatibility, General Motors will introduce adapters that will allow its vehicles to connect to Tesla’s charging infrastructure. The Tesla Supercharger network is recognized as the largest and most reliable fast-charging system in the United States, and this access is expected to alleviate consumer concerns…

In a significant update, the social media platform known as “X” has significantly expanded its availability across Brazil, aiming to connect more users across the country’s diverse media landscape. The development marks a pivotal moment for digital inclusivity in Brazil, reflecting the platform’s commitment to improving connectivity and engagement among users across diverse demographics. The recent software upgrade has successfully expanded the network's capacity, allowing more Brazilians to access its features, which include real-time communication, media sharing and global networking. The initiative is part of 'X's broader strategy to increase its presence in emerging markets, where Internet access is quickly…

Caroline Ellison, once a key figure in Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency network, could receive a lenient sentence due to her extensive cooperation with federal authorities, the latest indictment documents indicate. Ellison, a former executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 24, following her guilty plea to fraud charges related to the exchange’s dramatic collapse. Ellison’s legal team asked Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to impose a sentence of three years’ probation with no prison time, demonstrating his substantial assistance to the prosecution. Although prosecutors declined to suggest a specific sentence, they acknowledged his cooperation as…

In a significant move to safeguard election integrity, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed groundbreaking legislation aimed at regulating AI-powered voter impersonations, commonly known as “deepfakes.” The new mandates, signed Tuesday, are designed to force social media platforms to actively moderate such content. Among the bills passed, one bill stands out as particularly innovative, establishing unprecedented standards for social media oversight. This bill, along with two others, focuses on prohibiting or mandating clear labeling of AI-generated misleading content that could influence elections. While only one of these laws will be effective in time to impact the upcoming 2024 presidential election,…

Instagram has announced significant updates aimed at protecting its youngest users, responding to growing concerns about the safety of children on its platform. The social media giant, a subsidiary of Meta, is rolling out features designed to safeguard privacy and reduce the negative impact of social media on teens. Starting soon, Instagram will set the accounts of all users under the age of 18 to private by default. This change ensures that only approved followers can see their posts. Additionally, the company is limiting late-night interactions by disabling notifications for these users from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., promoting better…